Maintenance Manager in New Kensington, Pennsylvania at Filterbuy

Company: Filterbuy

Position: Maintenance Manager

Location: New Kensington, PA

Duration: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: $80-100k

Filterbuy, a leader in the air quality and manufacturing world, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team and oversee the maintenance operations of our facilities ensuring that all equipment, systems, and structures are functioning optimally. Your leadership will drive the maintenance team to uphold safety standards, improve efficiency, and implement preventive maintenance strategies. This position is on-site in New Kensington, PA, 5 days/week with weekend support as necessary.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, schedule, and support a team of maintenance technicians (potentially across shifts).
• Train, coach, and manage performance to build a safety-first, reliability-focused team culture.
• Ensure maintenance team adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment (e.g., cutters, pleaters, conveyors, gluing machines, compressors, HVAC, and related systems).
• Maintain machinery to ensure it meets working standards; plan and manage repair and installation activities.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to detect, prioritize, and resolve issues.

• Create, implement, and continuously improve maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Collaborate with production leadership to minimize equipment downtime and meet output goals.
• Lead breakdown response and root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
• Support continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and process efficiency initiatives.

• Ensure the facility is safe, clean, and compliant with OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Ensure all department staff follow safety policies and procedures.

• Track expenses and oversee the maintenance budget; support budget planning for tools, parts, and capital needs.
• Oversee equipment/parts stock and place orders for supplies; coordinate vendor relationships for repairs and supplies.
• Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates.

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation; prepare daily progress reports.
• Track and report key maintenance KPIs (e.g., downtime, repair completion time, cost savings).
• Attend maintenance Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) and maintenance-related meetings; prepare documentation in advance and maintain consistent communication with maintenance leadership.

Required skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of supervisor and/ or manager experience overseeing a maintenance department.
• Strong understanding of facility/mechanical fundamentals (electrical, plumbing, carpentry) and equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with automated machinery, PLCs, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to flex schedule and support weekends/on-call as needed.
• Ability to travel up to ~10% of the time, including occasional international trips to Canada.

Nice to Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, facility management, engineering, or a related field.
• Technical certification or associate degree.
• Previous engineering experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work comfortably around machinery (including ladders) and in varying temperature conditions

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Company Overview
We are a leading ecommerce company with a mission to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team who possesses a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Filterbuy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other legally protected category.